Hyphenation of functioning

Wondering how to hyphenate the English word functioning? This word can be hyphenated and contains 3 syllables as shown below.

func-tion-ing

Definitions of functioning:

1.	Process or manner of functioning or operating The power of its engine determines its operation The plane's operation in high winds They compared the cooking performance of each oven The jet's performance conformed to high standards
2.	Performing or able to perform its regular function A functioning flashlight

Synonyms of functioning:

adj	functioning, running, operative, functional, working, up
noun	operation, performance, process

Last hyphenations of this language

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Hyphenator

The hyphen is a punctuation mark used to join words and to separate syllables of a single word. The use of hyphens is called hyphenation. The hyphen should not be confused with dashes, which are longer and have different uses, or with the minus sign, which is also longer in some contexts. Some words can be hyphenated in different places and you can use this website to find out where. Also reffered to as syllable counter and divider.